Business Unit Controller - Charles River Development, Vice President

Who we are looking for

We are seeking an experienced Business Unit Controller to join our Charles River Development (CRD) team. This critical leadership role ensures the integrity of financial reporting, compliance with GAAP and corporate policies, and provides strategic financial guidance to senior management. The ideal candidate will combine technical accounting expertise with strong business acumen and the ability to influence across functions.

• Ensure accurate and timely reporting of business financial information in compliance with State Street policies and GAAP.
• Build cross-department credibility, confidence, and collaboration with other functional areas.
• Be a trusted accounting partner for the CRD leadership group and a key representative on all governance committees.
• Manage and control the billing and revenue activities, transactions, and resources (people and process) of the Company.
• Legal entity reporting working with both internal and external stakeholders including SOX compliance requirements.
• Maintain a strong internal control environment.
• Monitors effectiveness of financial accounting required to maintain reporting requirements and identifies potential improvements or issues.

These skills will help you succeed in this role

• Experienced finance leader with a strong background in managing complex financial operations for software and Fin Tech firms, ensuring full compliance with ASC 606 standards.
• Detail oriented and well organized, strong interpersonal skills, ability to prioritize work, ability to interact and manage expectations from Senior Management.
• Strong communication skills.
• Highest standards of accuracy and precision.
• Have solid problem solving skills as well as written and verbal communication skills.
• Works well under pressure with tight timelines and ability to overcome challenges.
• Sense of accountability & results oriented.
• Understanding of AI tools and technologies to support ongoing transformation activities.
• Promotes cooperation and commitment within a team to achieve goals and deliverables.
• Takes personal responsibility for the quality and timeliness of work, and achieves results with little oversight.

• CPA accounting degree preferred with a minimum of a BA/BS degree in accounting, or related degree.
• Minimum of 15 years of progressively increasing responsibilities in a software company.
• 4+ years public accounting experience.
• A thorough understanding US GAAP, especially ASC 606.
• Ability to act as an effective tactical as well as strategic thinker.
• Self-starter with excellent interpersonal communication, sense of urgency as well as exceptional written skills.
• Data driven and detail oriented, yet able to elevate to an upper level.
• Experience with Oracle/ Great Plains / Salesforce or other accounting system.

State Street is one of the largest custodian banks, asset managers and asset intelligence companies in the world. From technology to product innovation, we’re making our mark on the financial services industry. For more than two centuries, we’ve been helping our clients safeguard and steward the investments of millions of people. We provide investment servicing, data & analytics, investment research & trading and investment management to institutional clients.

We make all efforts to create a great work environment. Our benefits packages are competitive and comprehensive. Details vary by location, but you may expect generous medical care, insurance and savings plans, among other perks. You’ll have access to flexible Work Programs to help you match your needs. And our wealth of development programs and educational support will help you reach your full potential.

We truly believe our employees’ diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives are a powerful contributor to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive and reach their maximum potential while adding value to both our organization and our clients. We warmly welcome candidates of diverse origin, background, ability, age, sexual orientation, gender…